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Call 703-228-1350 or visit us at 2100 Washington Blvd., Arlington, VA 22204, 1st Floor.
Apply online at CommonHelp, the central, easy way to apply for and get help with assistance in Virginia. In just a few minutes your can see if you can get help with food, child care, energy, medical and cash assistance.
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Economic Independence Division2100 Washington Blvd. Arlington, VA 22204 703-228-1350 703-228-1788 TTY dhs@arlingtonva.us
You can check your eligibility, apply for public assistance programs, and manage your account online through Virginia CommonHelp. Click here to learn what documentation and information you will need when you apply.
These are common forms and documents used within the Clinical Coordination Program (CCP) Centralized Access System (CAS) for access to housing programs and other resources.
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